Legal insights
We strive to optimise value for our clients, and apply our legal insights and commercial advice to best support our clients’ needs. Our expert practitioners provide updates and insights into the areas of law in which we work on an ongoing basis. We think differently to most other law firms, and are recognised as a ‘go-to’ firm for legal insights and expertise. We regularly publish updates and articles on a range of legal topics and industry sectors.
Financial Services Royal Commission – where to after the federal election
Prior to the federal election held on 18 May 2019, there was frenetic discussion and debate over the
When will a court impose a trust relationship in commercial agreements such as franchises?
In Re Stay in Bed Milk & Bread Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) ACN 115 166 982 [2019] VSC 181, the
eDiscovery and eTrials in the Supreme Court of Queensland
Litigation can be costly. In particular, the discovery stage can form one of the most expensive phases of
Modern slavery reporting: NSW legislation update
Over a year since the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) (Act) was passed by Parliament, the legislation is
Are you aware of the new changes to Home Care Agreements commencing 1 July 2019?
Under the new Pricing Principles, home care providers are required to publish the prices of the most common
Proprietary company changes – are you still “large”?
From 1 July 2019, changes to the regime governing reporting obligations of Australian proprietary companies will come into
Practical implications of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act on aged care providers
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) (‘the VAD Act’) becomes operational on 19 June 2019. The VAD
New whistleblowing laws – are you ready?
The Australian corporate whistleblowing regime has recently been significantly amended by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections)
Deeds of cross-guarantee as lease security – what a landlord needs to know
We have recently seen deeds of cross-guarantee being offered up by tenants looking to provide landlords with alternative
Stamp duty changes to hit residential developments in Victoria
The Victorian Government is proposing a sweeping reform of the “economic entitlement” provisions of the Victorian duties legislation.
Release of liability clauses: how far can they go?
It is a well-established legal principle that a release clause in a settlement deed will only be effective
